As You Are

I am a huge fan of this series, but I think this may be my most favorite of the series so far. Juro is a sweet man who doesn't deserve what has been done to him by his ex. He and his child are lovely, and when they meet meet Shig and his children, everything changes for the better for them.

Juro is the perfect representation of what it feels like to be Ace in a sexual world. His confusion and worry and anxieties, which were only fed into by his ex, are so real. Shig is so wonderful with him. Never pushing and always reassuring him in everything they do together.

Also, while it was mentioned in previous books, this highlights the way the people in this story age. Seeing children under seven as just children with no sexual characteristics is so very refreshing, and Sophie does a great job of showing just how simple this keeps children's lives, set apart from the ridiculous idea that they need to pick partners before they're done being children. If you are looking for a story about non binary characters, this is a highlight of this series, and especially this book.

I can't say enough how much I love this and this series. If you are on the spectrum at all, I highly recommend this wonderful romance series. I can't wait to read more.